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The Best MATCHA Latte (hot or iced)

Make a simple matcha latte using the matcha whisk you need to make it better than some popular coffee shops.
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Course: beverages
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: green tea, latte, matcha
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 146kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Matcha whisk (chasen)
  • 1 Matcha bowl (chawan)
  • 1 Fine mesh sieve
  • 1 Milk frother or steamer - for hot lattes
  • 1 Measuring spoon or scoop

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp High-quality ceremonial-grade matcha powder
  • 2 cups Milk of choice e.g., cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk
  • Sweetener optional, such as honey or maple syrup
  • Hot water not boiling, around 175°F or 80°C

Instructions

Prepare Matcha

  • Sift 1-2 teaspoons of matcha powder into the matcha bowl to remove any lumps.
    3 tsp High-quality ceremonial-grade matcha powder
  • Add a small amount of hot water (about 2 ounces) to the matcha powder.
    Hot water
  • Whisk the matcha and water vigorously in a small, zigzag motion until smooth and frothy.

Heat and Froth Milk

  • Heat the milk in a saucepan or use a milk frother/steamer until hot but not boiling.
    2 cups Milk of choice
  • Froth the milk until it reaches your desired level of foaminess.
  • For iced matcha lattes, you can use cold milk, or half cold/half frothed for topping.

Combine Matcha and Milk

  • Pour some of the frothed milk into the matcha bowl over the prepared matcha.
  • Use the whisk to gently incorporate the milk and matcha until well combined.
  • Pour the matcha mix into your serving mug or glass, and top with more of the remaining milk to make a beautiful layer.

Sweeten (Optional)

  • Add sweetener to taste, if desired, and stir until dissolved.
    Sweetener

Notes

Nutritional value is just an estimate based off regular milk and will vary depending on choice of milk and preparation.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The Best MATCHA Latte (hot or iced)
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
93
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
366
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
395
IU
8
%
Calcium
 
300
mg
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.